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THE BIG QUESTION 💬
Should free bus travel be a national right at 60, or should local councils keep the power to decide based on their own budgets? 🗺️
#TransportEquality #PostcodeLottery #PublicTransport
Source: Hansard (Debated 5 Jan 2026)
Full Report: buff.ly/MUXImVD (8/9)

THE FUNDING REALITY 💸
While the statutory scheme is national, local councils can offer discretionary travel—but many don't have the budget.
Critics say socially deprived areas often get less funding than car-heavy wealthy areas, deepening the regional divide. (3/9)
#CostOfLiving #TransportEquality

Better Toilet Access for Taxi & Private Hire Drivers

Taxi and private hire drivers spend long hours on the road - yet many have nowhere to go. It’s not just about clean facilities; it’s about having access at all.

#DriverWelfare #PublicHealth #TransportEquality #fyp #transportworkers

Premier calls for 'fair treatment' for ferry users in B.C. after Ottawa cuts fares in Eastern Canada | CBC News Premier David Eby called on Ottawa to increase the federal subsidy for ferry users in B.C. after Prime Minster Mark Carney followed through on a promise to lower ferry fares in Eastern Canada.

Canada’s East and West coasts are not equal.
#transportequality #canada #westcoast #eastcoast #ferriesareourhighway
#ferries
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

It’s Day 8 of Disability Pride Month — and today we’re talking about inaccessible transport in Northern Ireland

#InaccessibleTransport #DisabilityPrideMonth #Disabled #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #TransportEquality #Disabled #DisabledLife #Disability

It’s Day 8 of Disability Pride Month — and today we’re talking about inaccessible transport in Northern Ireland

#InaccessibleTransport #DisabilityPrideMonth #Disabled #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #TransportEquality

Still no direct airport link for North Wicklow.

🚫 NTA won’t meet with Councillors
🚫 Kilmacanogue stop not accessible
This is a public transport failure affecting 60,000+ people in the area. I’ll continue to push the NTA for a proper solution.

#Wicklow #NTA #TransportEquality #AirportLink

I follow up every month to make sure we’re not blindsided by any changes. Will keep pushing for fairer fares!

📩 See full update attached.

#FairerFares #PublicTransport #Kildare #LeapCard #TransportEquality